Easy Hair Trends for Summer '13
From super-straight sleek looks at Emilio Pucci and Derek Lam to low-maintenance messy manes at Balmain and Lanvin, click through our easy-to-follow round-up for the biggest trends and the best bangs, bobs and braids from the SS13 catwalks. Enjoy!
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
Time to dig out those straighteners, ladies: after several seasons out of favour, super-straight locks are back in vogue. We spotted poker-straight glossy locks across the SS13 catwalks, from Derek Lam to Lacoste.
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2013
Make sure your locks are in top condition before trying this trend. Invest in a good oil that will add shine, while also protecting your tresses.
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Emilio Pucci S/S 2013
Add interest to your super-straight locks by twisting two strands from the front of your hair and securing them at the back with kirby grips. We love this look.
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Lacoste S/S 2013
Give your straight style a sophisticated twist with a sleek side-parting. This style is the equivalent of power dressing for hair.
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Marios Schwab S/S 2013
A simple centre-parting can be given a modern twist by slicking the front sections of your hair back behind your ears, leaving the section just in front of the ear loose.
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Michael Kors S/S 2013
Keep your super-neat straight locks in place with a minimalist hairband for extra style points.
GoRunwayTrend: Super-Straight
As seen at: Saint Laurent S/S 2013
You needn’t rid your hair of all its natural waves and kinks, just blow-dry your locks using a large barrel brush for a sleek finish. We adore this Saint Laurent model’s sunny golden hair hue.
GoRunwayTrend: Wet Look
Be bold and brave this season with grunge-tastic wet-look locks, as seen on runways from Alberta Ferretti to Jason Wu.
As seen at: Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Wet Look
As seen at: Christopher Raeburn S/S 2013
For a preppy take on the trend, add some volume at the roots and slick hair straight back from your face.
GoRunwayTrend: Wet Look
As seen at: Giambattista Valli S/S 2013
Add some gel through the roots of straightened locks and gently comb back into place. Add a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll attitude to finish.
Go RunwayTrend: Wet Look
As seen at: Haider Ackerman S/S 2013
This is a great trend for super-short styles: just add plenty of product to wet locks and slick straight from your face with a comb.
Trend: Wet Look
As seen at: Jason Wu S/S 2013
Keep this slick androgynous side-swept style feminine by adding a slick of red lippie.
Go RunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
Spring/summer 2013 isn’t all about messy waves and low-slung ponytails – there’s always room for an ultra-glam blow-dry and a sleek retro up-do on the runway. Here are a few of our favourites…
As seen at: Celine S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg S/S 2013
Loosen up your fully-loaded blow-dried locks by tucking one side behind an ear and gently rubbing a few strands together to create a bit of texture.
GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
As seen at: Giorgio Armani S/S 2013
Oh-so-slick and chic, this side-swept up-do is a timeless classic. Bring one side of your hair forward and create a sophisticated finger curl underneath a hat or headscarf.
GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
As seen at: Isabel Marant S/S 2013
Curl the ends of your hair under while blow-drying for a glossy, expensive look.
GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
As seen at: Marc Jacobs S/S 2013
A modern twist on the classic beehive, add plenty of volume at the roots but sweep your locks to one side instead of straight back.
GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour & Best Blow-Dries
As seen at: Moschino S/S 2013
Add soft waves and curls throughout your hair and then, working from a side-parting, gently clip the front section back from your face and clip behind your head. Add disco earrings and plenty of lipstick.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Slung Buns
Too busy for complex down-dos? This trend is your new best friend – the easy-peasy low-slung bun is back with a bang and chicer than ever. From centre-parted styles at Chanel to undone low and loose knots at Versace, anyone can nail this look.
As seen at: Chanel S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Erdem S/S 2013
Pull your hair back and secure in a low ponytail and use a comb to smooth any bumps before twisting your ponytail into a bun and securing with a hair-tie. Simples.
Trend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Givenchy S/S 2013
Create your look when wet and finish with a high-shine hairspray for a catwalk-worthy style.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Gucci S/S 2013
For a more polished look, slick a section of hair from your ponytail into a sculptured finish, and fix into place with plenty of hairspray. This look would be great for a wedding.
Trend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Ralph Lauren S/S 2013
For a classic preppy look, secure your knot with a colour-matched hairnet.
Trend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Ralph Lauren S/S 2013
A simple centre-parting is a favourite this season.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Valentino S/S 2013
Bring your hair forward over your ears and leave a few ends poking from under your bun for a model-off-duty worthy look.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Slung Buns
As seen at: Versace S/S 2013
Pull a few strands of hair loose from your bun around your face to soften the look.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
Oh, how we love the lowly ponytail. No longer confined to gyms and bathrooms, the ponytail is now a firm favourite on the spring/summer catwalks: but while 2012’s styles were high and slick with a 90s feel, this season’s styles are more laid-back, low-slung.
As seen at: Acne S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: Alexander Wang S/S 2013
A slick centre-parted ponytail will work every day. Black tape accessory optional.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: Chloe S/S 2013
This too-cool-to-care tucked-in pony will be our staple festival hairstyle.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: Christian Dior S/S 2013
To keep the look polished, blow-dry locks and apply a touch of hair oil so that your ponytail is ultra-glossy.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: Etro S/S 2013
Pull the top section of your hair straight back to contrast the slicked-down side sections for a high-fashion finish as seen at Etro.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: JW Anderson S/S 2013
Keep things chic with a slick side-parted pony.
GoRunwayTrend: Low Ponies
As seen at: Peter Pilotto S/S 2013
Leave a few wispy strands loose around your ears for a country-casual look.
GoRunwayTrend: The New Fringe
A good fringe is never out of fashion, but what delights did the SS13 catwalks provide in the way of bangs? Side-swept choppy numbers, faux fringes and super-short styles…
As seen at: Giles S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: The New Fringe
As seen at: Miu Miu S/S 2013
If you’re feeling brave enough, why not try a fashion-forward cropped fringe? You’ll need strong features and hair that’s well-behaved…
GoRunwayTrend: The New Fringe
As seen at: Prada S/S 2013
You’ve got to fake it to make it: a Prada fringe, that is. Just sweep long locks into a twist at the top of your head and pin the ends into a faux-fringe. Why commit to the chop?
GoRunwayTrend: The New Fringe
As seen at: Topshop Unique S/S 2013
Grown-out bangs worn messy and to the side were the order of the day at Topshop Unique.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
Nothing adds an extra spring/summer twist to your hairstyle like a pretty hair accessory. The catwalks were once again awash with wearable ideas for adding an extra wow-factor to your look. Take your pick from D&G, Chanel and Louis Vuitton's styles.
As seen at: Balenciaga S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Balenciaga S/S 2013
A strong golden band will add glamour to a simple down-do.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Chanel S/S 2013
If you’re opting for the easy-peasy low-slung bun, add a girly twist with a pearly accessory, as seen at Chanel.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2013
A classic printed headscarf adds a retro twist to a swept-up high bun. Finish your look with feline eyeliner flicks to recreate this pretty Dolce & Gabbana look.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Fendi S/S 2013
A bold and colourful headband will make a messy up-do appear more polished.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Louis Vuitton S/S 2013
Make a retro beehive look extra glam by adding an oversized satin bow.
GoRunwayTrend: Accessories
As seen at: Louis Vuitton S/S 2013
This look is primped, preppy, polished perfection.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
Good news lazy girls: messy low-maintenance ‘dos have never been cooler. The girls at Balmain, Calvin Klein, DKNY and Stella McCartney all rocked the catwalk with easy-peasy mussed-up manes. We’re in.
As seen at: 3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Balmain S/S 2013
Don’t worry about smoothing your hair back into a slick up-do for the daytime, just throw your locks into a loose bun, leaving plenty of volume at the roots and you’re ready to go.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Balmain S/S 2013
If you have shorter hair, pull a few strands loose from your up-do behind your ears to soften your look.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Bottega Veneta S/S 2013
Keep a soft centre-parting for a cool off-duty finish. We love this model’s ombre hair colour.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Calvin Klein S/S 2013
Pull roughly-waved locks into a severe side-parting to play copycat with this look.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: DKNY S/S 2013
Add a baseball cap to glossy, roughly blow-dried locks for the ultimate too-cool-to-care style.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Diane von Furstenberg S/S 2013
If you’ve got a natural curl, just add some product through wet hair and let your unruly tresses do their thing.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Donna Karan S/S 2013
Take your flyaways to the next level.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Donna Karan S/S 2013
Leaving strands loose and spiking a few flyaways at the front of an otherwise tidy up-do will give your look a new season update.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Dries Van Noten S/S 2013
Tuck centre-parted wavy locks into your jacket for this achingly-cool style.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Lanvin S/S 2013
Your super-messy locks can still look feminine. Just sweep a rough side-parting behind one ear and secure with a bow clip.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Marni S/S 2013
Aside from playing copycat with this model’s gorgeous hair colour, steal her hairstyle by leaving a few wispy strands forward from a simple low ponytail or bun.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Marni S/S 2013
Wrap a large section of your hair around a tucked-in ponytail for a fashion-forward messy ‘do.
GoRunwayTrend: Low-Maintenance
As seen at: Stella McCartney S/S 2013
For an extra low-maintenance down-do, let your hair fall in a random parting when drying. This is a great look for windswept days.
GoRunwayTrend: Braid It
Pretty plaits and braids are never far from the S/S catwalks, but this year’s styles are all about being creative. Opt for a twist or a fishtail braid rather than a traditional plait, or just add mini plaits through a wavy down-do.
As seen at: Antonio Berardi S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Braid It
As seen at: David Koma S/S 2013
Combine the ponytail trend with a pretty plait by playing copycat with this David Koma style.
GoRunwayTrend: Braid It
As seen at: Marchesa S/S 2013
Braid small sections of hair straight back from your head and then sweep your locks into a ponytail. This is a great style to dress-down a statement make-up look.
GoRunwayTrend: Waves
Wave goodbye to winter and hello to spring/summer with carefree curls and kinks.
As seen at: Burberry S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Waves
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2013
Just a few natural waves at the tips of your hair will give your look a sunny spring finish.
GoRunwayTrend: Waves
As seen at: Giles S/S 2013
Super-sexy bedhead waves are easy to achieve, just add a little product through your locks and a few random curls using a wand. Brush these out and backcomb a few strands at random. Add a pop of hot pink lip colour and you’re good to go.
GoRunwayTrend: Waves
As seen at: Missoni S/S 2013
Just the smallest hint of a wave will add sex appeal. Just ditch your hairdryer and let your natural kinks show.
GoRunwayTrend: Short Styles
The catwalks might not offer much in the way of trends for short hair (having super-swishy hair can be a prerequisite for models), but we’ve found a few gorgeous choppy crops for some spring-time trend-led inspiration.
As seen at: Lanvin S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Short Styles
As seen at: Giles S/S 2013
The coolest bob from the SS13 shows is this ice-blond super-wavy style. Add bleached-out brows if you’re feeling brave.
GoRunwayTrend: Short Styles
As seen at: Lanvin S/S 2013
Thanks to Anne Hathaway and Les Mis, the pixie crop has never been more feminine. Wear yours long and soft like this Lanvin model.
GoRunwayTrend: Short Styles
As seen at: Marc Jacobs S/S 2013
For something a little more fashion-forward, sweep your grown-out crop to one side leaving plenty of volume at the roots and enhance your brows for a bold look.
GoRunwayTrend: Attitude!
Spring/summer is all about having fun, so why not get experimental this season? From pastel and rainbow-bright hair hues to retro dreads and gravity-defying volume, these are some of the most playful styles from this season’s catwalks.
As seen at: Anna Sui S/S 2013
GoRunwayTrend: Attitude!
As seen at: Anna Sui S/S 2013
If you’re thinking of experimenting with a cool pastel hair hue, why not invest in a few fun wigs to try on for size first?
GoRunwayTrend: Attitude!
As seen at: Dries Van Noten S/S 2013
Yes, we’re far too busy to get our roots done. And what?
Go RunwayTrend: Attitude!
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2013
Be an 80s pop god with a flaming orange crop…
Go RunwayTrend: Attitude!
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2013
…Or Boy George-worthy dreads.
GoRunwayTrend: Attitude!
As seen at: Vivienne Westwood S/S 2013
Fully-loaded waves that grow straight up from the roots were the order of the day at Vivienne Westwood.
